On September 3, 2022, Abus Magomedov announced himself to UFC fans in spectacular fashion with a 19-second knockout of Dustin Stoltzfus in Paris. The German-based Russian floored his opponent with a front kick before swarming with punches to seal one of the fastest finishes in UFC middleweight history.
Magomedov’s explosive debut earned him a main event slot against Sean Strickland, though the American prevailed and went on to secure a title shot. A subsequent loss to Caio Borralho stalled Magomedov’s momentum, but he has since rebounded with three straight victories.
Now booked to return at UFC 320 on a card headlined by Magomed Ankalaev vs Alex Pereira, Magomedov remains a dangerous contender in a division packed with talent.
